break up with

Example Sentences

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They said they loved it, but both of them decided to break up with their girlfriends after reading the book.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

It might be time to break up with your chatbot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

In an exchange on 11 December 2022, one of the men, identified as Male C asked Natalie if she was going to break up with McCullagh.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

I worry I’d be giving up my career if I moved, but I don’t want to break up with him.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 22, 2025

You sobbing about how you still loved Alex, then sobbing about how they made him break up with you.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy